Spring has sprung at Devil's Lake State Park, and with it comes a charming little…
The Lupine super bloom has faded away but has quickly been replaced by another ocean of purple flowers… It’s a spiderwort super bloom! Craziness!!
These amazing shows of flowers are brought to you by a spring prescribed burn. These controlled fires clear invaders and restore plant diversity. Well, the first year after a prairie burn, things can go just a bit crazy as you can see!
The best location to take in the sea of flowers is near Hwy 113 on the western side of the preserve – More Information / Map. You’ll get the best views by hiking the 1.5 mile Carbon Cycle & Habitat Diversity Trails. If you look closely, you may even find the less common white versions. Also, look for the 2-4ft White Baptisia, known commonly as White Wild Indigo which will stand tall in the landscape.
It’s a pretty good show if you’re into these “naturey” sorts of things… But go soon, because, before long the blooms will disappear for another year!
If you do go: Be respectful. Don’t step on the flowers. Respect the wildlife and keep dogs on a leash at all times. Oh, yeah and be prepared for ticks!
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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